Apple Mac Mini

you can use all computer monitors with hdmi/dvi or displayport

monitors are a generic interface 1 size fit all be it a mac mini or extra monitor for macbook or imac

or windows computer or linux computer

I had good success with samsung, asus and dell monitors

You need to check back at the Apple Refurbished pages often as

what is offered will be constantly changing. Some might be reduced

in price a bit more than others because of minor cosmetic issues but

will be 100% operational.

Buying a refurbished Mini directly from Apple will be like buying

new. It will be covered by a full one year Apple warranty and will also

be eligible for the extended AppleCare which when purchased adds

an additional two years of full hardware coverage and direct Apple support.

Alma49 wrote:

... I have read more negative about the Mac Mini than positive.

Well, if you are reading here and at other help sites you are mostly going to hear negatives because people come here for help with problems. The post that reads "I just bought an Apple Mac mini and I'm thrilled to death!" does happen, but it is rare. However, I could write such a post myself.

My recommendation is to figure out how you need to use the computer to determine if a portable or a desktop is right. Of course if you have deep pockets, buy both. But seriously, I've always said to get a notebook if you need portability, not if you just want it. You pay more and get less when you buy a notebook and this is especially true in the ultra-thin portable world of the Mac. You have to buy for the future because there is no upgrading. The mini RAM can be upgraded, and being a desktop if you run out of drive space an external drive is no big deal. Because the notebook is portable it is more likely to be damaged or stolen. I always recommend AppleCare+ for notebooks and buy it myself. I seldom do for desktops. Theft insurance is another non-negotiable as far as I'm concerned and you'll find restrictions when you go to insure your notebook that you don't have to worry about with a desktop.